Here's what it costs to live in Waterbury, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, while the typical home is valued around $208,500. Households earn a median of $51,886 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$51,886
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,225
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$208,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,246
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,445
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,788
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,210
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
114,869
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,100
Per month
Avg Home Value
$188,114
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06702 | — | $645 | $264,000 |
| ZIP 06704 | — | $1,119 | $157,800 |
| ZIP 06705 | — | $1,166 | $153,200 |
| ZIP 06706 | — | $1,161 | $148,100 |
| ZIP 06708 | — | $1,251 | $179,400 |
| ZIP 06710 | — | $1,117 | $188,000 |
| ZIP 06770 | — | $1,238 | $226,300 |
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.6%
The cost of living index for Waterbury is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Waterbury is $1,225 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Waterbury is $51,886 per year.
The median home value in Waterbury is $208,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Waterbury is not yet available.
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
